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Bomb plot case lawyer found dead
Two men are currently on trial at the High Court in Glasgow accused of conspiring to murder Mr McBride, Mr Lennon and former MSP Trish Godman by sending improvised explosive devices to them between March 1 and April 15 last year.
Updated: 03/04/2012 10:47A

U.S. determined to pursue oil spill negligence case against BP despite £5bn
An out-of-court settlement will see BP meet some 110000 private claims, including fishermen who lost work and people who said their health suffered following the oil spill. It was announced by Judge Carl Barbier in New Orleans just a day ahead of the
Updated: 03/04/2012 10:46A

U.S. determined to pursue oil spill negligence case against BP despite £5bn
An out-of-court settlement will see BP meet some 110000 private claims, including fishermen who lost work and people who said their health suffered following the oil spill. It was announced by Judge Carl Barbier in New Orleans just a day ahead of the
Updated: 03/04/2012 10:46A

In Small Claims Court, Consumers Win Against Huge Companies
Companies are actually encouraging consumers to take their gripes to small claims courts. A clause in AT&T's contract, for instance, forbids customers from pursuing a jury trial or a class action. It points them instead to small claims court or
Updated: 03/04/2012 10:39A

In Small Claims Court, Consumers Win Against Huge Companies
Companies are actually encouraging consumers to take their gripes to small claims courts. A clause in AT&T's contract, for instance, forbids customers from pursuing a jury trial or a class action. It points them instead to small claims court or
Updated: 03/04/2012 10:39A

Virginia Tech trial seeks accountability
The jury trial will be presided over by Special Justice William Alexander, chief judge of the Franklin County Circuit Court. Alexander was appointed to the case by the Virginia Supreme Court after New River Valley judges recused themselves.
Updated: 03/04/2012 10:12A

Federal Sentences Still Vary Widely
On Monday, TRAC planned to launch the first publicly available database of sentencing records, sortable by judge, after a 15-year struggle to get records from a reluctant Justice Department. The center has filed FOIA lawsuits against the department
Updated: 03/04/2012 09:57A

Barrio Azteca Gang Members and Associates Plead Guilty in Texas To
According to court documents, members and associates of the BA have engaged in a host of criminal activity committed since January 1, 2003, including drug trafficking, extortion, money laundering, kidnapping, and murder, including the March 13,
Updated: 03/04/2012 09:46A

Members of Robbery Crew Convicted, Face Life Sentence
ATLANTA—A jury in federal district court has returned a guilty verdict against JOSE REYES, 39; ALBERT ESPINAL, 33; and JOHANN BRITO, 32 all of Lawrenceville, Gwinnett County, Georgia, on charges of armed robbery, drug trafficking, and using a firearm
Updated: 03/04/2012 09:46A

Same-sex custody battle could change Florida law
Entertainment News from AP AP Enterprise: Federal sentences still vary widely AP National News Video More>> By JAMES L. ROSICA AP TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) - A custody battle between two lesbians could redefine the notion of who is a mother and perhaps
Updated: 03/04/2012 09:43A